Georgia Southwestern State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$48,757
in 2021+36% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 36% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 10% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 10 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 31% | $4,172 |
| 1999 | — | — | 35% | $3,945 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25% | $5,025 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 35% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 37% | $6,125 |
| 2008 | $35,800 | — | 35% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33% | $7,063 |
| 2010 | $36,900 | $10,936 | 36% | $8,500 |
| 2011 | — | $10,187 | 30% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $36,400 | $9,204 | 30% | $9,527 |
| 2013 | $35,200 | $12,385 | 29% | $11,000 |
| 2014 | $34,700 | $12,247 | 36% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $36,400 | $12,503 | 32% | $12,611 |
| 2016 | — | $12,644 | 33% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | — | $13,087 | 32% | $11,500 |
| 2018 | — | $12,746 | 26% | $12,000 |
| 2019 | — | $13,206 | 29% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | — | $11,157 | 38% | $11,863 |
| 2021 | $48,757 | $11,831 | 36% | $11,000 |
| 2022 | — | $12,567 | 34% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,387 | 36% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,052 | 32% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,019 | 41% | — |